Boyle: Nesbitt gave great service, great quotes

Legislator left a positive mark

9:25 PM,
Mar. 8, 2014

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If I got hold of Martin Nesbitt while he was driving to or from Raleigh, I knew to settle back in my chair and get comfortable.

After three decades in the state legislature and more than that as an Asheville attorney, Nesbitt knew everybody and just about everything about local and state politics. Talking to him was a history lesson, sprinkled with stories and anecdotes about Liston Ramsey, former governors and other heavy hitters Nesbitt rubbed elbows with over the years.

Nesbitt, who died Thursday at age 67, was always gracious with us, which I can't say for all politicians. Sure, he might chew ...